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Flying Camel

By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com

Flying Camel

Flying Camel

Courtesy of Artist Larisa Gendernalik
Definition: A camel spin is a spin done in a spiral or arabesque position, where the free leg is horizontal to the ice. In a flying camel, the skater jumps from the forward camel position, changes feet, and spins on the other leg in a back camel.
Examples: Performing a flying camel is thrilling for a skater.

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